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Jannik Kohlbacher Omitted from Germany’s EURO 2026 Main Round Squad

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Jannik Kohlbacher Omitted from Germany’s EURO 2026 Main Round Squad LEIPZIG, 28 January 2026 – German national handball coach Alfred Gislason has made a significant selection decision ahead of the Men’s EHF EURO 2026 main round, omitting experienced line player Jannik Kohlbacher from the squad. The 30-year-old Rhein-Neckar Löwen co-captain, a fixture in the DHB […]

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Fed Holds Steady as Germany Watches: ECB Grapples with Strong Euro Ahead of US Decision

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Fed Holds Steady as Germany Watches: ECB Grapples with Strong Euro Ahead of US Decision FRANKFURT, 28 January 2026 – Global financial markets are in a holding pattern ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate decision of the year, with Germany’s export-dependent economy caught between domestic weakness and international monetary policy crosscurrents. The

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German Handball Digest: Bundesliga Race Heats Up as National Team Eyes Euro Semi-Final

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German Handball Digest: Bundesliga Race Heats Up as National Team Eyes Euro Semi-Final BERLIN, 28 January 2026 – German handball is at a fever pitch on two fronts. Domestically, the DAIKIN Handball-Bundesliga (HBL) title race is entering a decisive phase, while internationally, the German national team faces a monumental clash with France tonight, with a

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Paraguay Garners Economic Praise and Signs Historic EU Trade Deal

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Paraguay Garners Economic Praise and Signs Historic EU Trade Deal ASUNCIÓN, 28 January 2026 – Paraguay is experiencing a moment of significant international recognition and economic momentum. The landlocked South American nation has received a credit rating upgrade, successfully concluded a major free trade agreement with the European Union, and secured fresh funding from the

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Guigonnat and Merkushyna Triumph on Opening Day of Biathlon European Championships

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Guigonnat and Merkushyna Triumph on Opening Day of Biathlon European Championships SJUSJØEN, 28 January 2026 – The 2026 IBU Open European Championships commenced in the Norwegian winter sports hub of Sjusjoen with the traditional Individual races setting the competitive tone. France’s Antonin Guigonnat made history by becoming the first Frenchman to win the men’s European

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Mario Voigt: Thuringia’s CDU Leader and the Battle for the Political Centre

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Mario Voigt: Thuringia’s CDU Leader and the Battle for the Political Centre ERFURT, 28 January 2026 – Dr Mario Voigt, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) politician who became Minister-President of Thuringia in December 2024, represents a new breed of conservative leadership in eastern Germany. His ascent to power, via an unprecedented three-party “blackberry coalition,” highlights

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Winter Weather Chaos: Schools Closed and Transport Disrupted Across Northern Germany

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Winter Weather Chaos: Schools Closed and Transport Disrupted Across Northern Germany BERLIN, 28 January 2026 – A series of severe winter weather events paralysed parts of Germany throughout January 2026, leading to widespread school closures, major transport disruptions, and the temporary halt of industrial production. The disruptions began with snowstorm “Elli” and were followed by

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Saxony-Anhalt Prepares for Leadership Change as Election Looms

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Saxony-Anhalt Prepares for Leadership Change as Election Looms MAGDEBURG, 28 January 2026 – Saxony-Anhalt’s political landscape is shifting as long-serving Minister-President Reiner Haseloff (CDU) formally steps down from office today. His designated successor, former Economy Minister Sven Schulze, is set to be elected by the state parliament, marking the start of a crucial election year

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Frederiksen at a Crossroads: Denmark’s Prime Minister Faces Defining Year

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Frederiksen at a Crossroads: Denmark’s Prime Minister Faces Defining Year COPENHAGEN, 27 January 2026 – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen enters 2026 facing the most severe political test of her career. Once hailed for her steady crisis leadership, the Social Democrat leader now governs an unpopular centrist coalition while her party languishes in opinion polls.

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Sonja Zietlow: The Doyenne of German Television

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Sonja Zietlow: The Doyenne of German Television Berlin, 27 January 2026 – For over three decades, Sonja Zietlow has been a constant and charismatic presence on German television screens. From her beginnings as a Lufthansa pilot to becoming the defining host of the nation’s most-watched reality show, her career is a testament to versatility and

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